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... 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
... 3.3 Support CD information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items...
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... the support CD. 4. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T3-P5945GCX. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system...
... the support CD. 4. About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of ASUS T3-P5945GCX. viii Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system...
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Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader.... ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3-...
Installation Wizard for Utilities Allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. See page 5-8 for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader.... ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS T3-P5945GCX 3-...
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... motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON IDT0631GQK Intel...
... motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T3-P5945GCX system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout AUDIO SPDIFO CD AD1988A VIA VT6308P PCI1 PCIEX16 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 26.7cm (10.5in) CLRTC CPU_FAN Super I/O FANPWR1 SB_PWR 4MB BIOS BUZZER FRONT_CON IDT0631GQK Intel...
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...enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5L13L-X CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5L13L-X Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- 4.3 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time ...
...enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the...the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R P5L13L-X CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5L13L-X Clear RTC RAM ASUS T3-P5945GCX 4- 4.3 Jumpers 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time ...
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... system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that...
... system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. R P5L13L-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L13L-X Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Silver Bezel Black Bezel BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Silver Bezel Black Bezel BIOS setup
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... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 3. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 5.1 Managing and updating your...
... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 3. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 5.1 Managing and updating your...
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... and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Reading file "P5L13LX.rom". A "P5L13LX.ROM not found in...
... and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Reading file "P5L13LX.rom". A "P5L13LX.ROM not found in...
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....ROM Main filename Extension name 3. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...Inc. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to save the file. ...
....ROM Main filename Extension name 3. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...Inc. 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to save the file. ...
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...the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Search bootblock version ...BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
...the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Search bootblock version ...BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5L13LX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS T3-P5945GCX...
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.... • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ...WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to P5L13LX.ROM. Reboot...
.... • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ...WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to P5L13LX.ROM. Reboot...
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... system. 2. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy...
... system. 2. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy...
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... Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The...
... Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5- click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From...
... appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From...
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...so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your BIOS." Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires... the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: ...
...so that you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your BIOS." Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires... the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: ...
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... At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure the System time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
... At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure the System time. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE... Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup
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Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an .... Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10...
Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an .... Use [+] or [-] to configure the System time. 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10...
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... mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 5.3.3 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports...IDE devices. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When set to [Disabled], the data ...
... mode disabled. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 5.3.3 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports...IDE devices. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5945GCX 5-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When set to [Disabled], the data ...